Measurables always seem to lurk when evaluating NFL talent. At some point, a memo went out to executives and scouts that the prototypical quarterback must meet a certain height requirement to be successful in the NFL. Apparently, Seattle Seahawks (9-5) rookie quarterback Russell Wilson didn't receive the memo.
At 5' 11" and barely 200 pounds, the NC State and Wisconsin grad has had to prove himself over and again to experts who have yet to figure out heart and desire can't be measured.
Is he good enough? Meaning, is he NFL ready? Ask the Buffalo Bills (5-9) about Wilson's readiness.
Wilson embarrassed the hapless Bills by rushing for 92 yards and three touchdowns while throwing for another score Sunday in Toronto, ending with a 50-17 victory. He currently has thrown 21 touchdowns and nine interceptions with two games remaining, despite not meeting the idealized height requirement.
Concluding where we began, Russell Wilson is too small to play quarterback in the NFL. Just ask the experts.
QB
Ryan Tannehill (Mia vs Buf)
Nick Foles (Phi vs Was)
Sam Bradrord (StL @ TB)
RB
Vick Ballard (Ind @ KC)
BenJarvus Green-Ellis (Cin @ Pit)
DeAngelo Williams (Car vs Oak)
WR
Lance Moore (NO @ Dal)
Leonard Hankerson (Was @ Phi)
Brandon Lloyd (NE @ Jac)
TE
Dallas Clark (TB vs StL)
Greg Olsen (Car vs Oak)
Owen Daniels (Hou vs Min)
DEF
Indianapolis @ KC
New England @ Jac
Carolina vs Oak
QB
Andy Dalton (Cin @ Pit)
Eli Manning (NYG @ Bal)
RB
Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG @ Bal)
Chris Johnson (Ten @ GB)
WR
Larry Fitzgerald (Ari vs Chi)
A.J. Green (Cin @ Pit)
TE
Vernon Davis (SF @ Sea)
Jacob Tamme (Den vs Cle)
DEF
Seattle vs SF
Atlanta @ Det
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